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Airbnb Guest Squats for 30 Days | Venice Beach News
A Hermosa Beach homeowner faces a $70K nightmare after an Airbnb guest squatted for a month, refusing to leave and dodging rent. California law grants tenant rights after 30 days, turning eviction into a costly, months-long legal battle. Experts urge hosts to verify guests, confirm departure dates, and avoid bookings over 29 days. The guest blamed a stolen card, but a neighbor’s report of water damage led to discovery of a closet break-in — prompting the guest’s abrupt U-Haul departure. Airbnb offered little help, citing it’s a civil matter, and while they removed the guest, the homeowner…
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